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Worcestershire Parkway Public Engagement

HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Worcestershire Parkway Public Engagement," was led by Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency), based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, specifically classified as "Other community, social and personal services." The contracting process was a direct award under the Development and Regeneration Technical Services (DARTS) Framework to ARUP. The procurement stage is complete, with the award finalized on 19th November 2025. The contract value is set at £37,394.70, and the service delivery was scheduled from 20th November 2025 to 2nd February 2026, within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community and development services, particularly those with capabilities in architecture and engineering. Ideal participants would be SMEs, as this project was marked for small to medium enterprises. Although the procurement method was not specifically applicable beyond the direct award to a large supplier, ARUP, the nature of this service engagement can serve as a benchmark for similar businesses aiming to demonstrate their expertise in public engagement and development projects within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Worcestershire Parkway Public Engagement

Notice Description

Direct award to ARUP Development and Regeneration Technical Services (DARTS) Framework: 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1124912e-ac05-489f-973a-0fc47391b2c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/088fd1f7-ecfd-4620-b8f9-3737f894b62d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,394 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,394 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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